Day 8 of the NBA Playoffs. Recaps!
First up, Indiana vs. Atlanta.
I'm still not sure how the Pacers managed to win this one. Or how the Hawks so beautifully gifted it to them.
This series ought to be 3-1 Atlanta and it isn't, which annoys me.
One guy who doesn't annoy me is Luis Scola. Of course, he played for the Rockets and was great. Then he got amnestied and went to Phoenix. They kinda stunk (or really stunk) and he was traded to Indy. It seemed like a great move to strengthen a weak spot on the Pacers' team.
And so far, he's been great in the playoffs. It's just too bad that the rest of the team can't raise their effort to match his. Not that Indiana as a whole was so poor against Atlanta on Saturday...but then again, it's not like they've shown the potential they have, unless you count the third quarter of Game 3.
That potential is looking more and more like a mirage. Still, it's tied, and that can't really be bad for Indiana...unless you thought they would sweep Atlanta gleefully. And mercilessly.
The series is tied 2-2. Game 5 is Monday.
Next, San Antonio vs. Dallas.
...wow.
Is it possible for the second round of the NBA Playoffs to start without the top seeds?
It's still early, blah blah blah, small sample, blah blah blah.
Throw that nonsense out the window. This is really happening here.
At least, it has the potential to happen.
Seriously, though, San Antonio was the best thing going in the NBA, winning 62 games and routinely trouncing teams not named "Houston" and/or "Rockets". They still have their core of Duncan, Ginobili, and Parker. They still have up-and-comers Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard. They still have bruising center Tiago Splitter.
And yet, they're down 2-1 to a team that plays little defense and relies on Dirk and Monta Ellis.
...wow.
Dallas leads 2-1. Game 4 is Monday.
Next, Miami vs. Charlotte.
It's nice when a team who looks great does what is expected. Miami looks great, with a rested Dwyane Wade, the ever-underrated Chris Bosh, and the best player in the land, LeBron James. They're the two-time defending champions. And they're close to sweeping Charlotte, who really have no chance of pulling an upset.
Even when they only put up 12 in the fourth quarter (how does that happen, btw?) they still keep a double-digit lead.
Miami leads 3-0. They can sweep the series on Monday.
Finally, Oklahoma City vs. Memphis.
I wonder if they're getting tired of overtime?
I also wonder if Westbrook's teammates tire of him shooting 24 times and being completely inefficient. Seriously, 25% shooting? When you're doing it TWENTY-FOUR TIMES?!
It's enough to change the channel back to hockey.
Kevin Durant wasn't much better, so this game must have come down to Reggie Jackson and his ridiculous 32 points and nine rebounds. Off the bench, shooting a mere 16 shots.
Oh, and the Thunder finally won in OT against Memphis. Third time was the charm, apparently.
The series is tied 2-2. Game 5 is Tuesday.
Later today...are games that I cover in the next post. Yatta!
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